Abidjan to Bukittinggi flights
Bukittinggi lies 11,602 km (7,209 mi) east of Abidjan, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Abidjan | Bukittinggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Indonesia |
| Population | 6.3 million | 121,028 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | PDG, 54 km out |
Clocks in Bukittinggi are 7 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 15 h 37 min journey lands 22 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukittinggi
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Indonesia: money changes from the Franc to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minangkabau International Airport | PDG | 54 km (34 mi) | 9,843 ft | 18 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,602 km (7,209 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Bukittinggi from Abidjan?
11,602 km (7,209 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Bukittinggi by air?
About 15 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Bukittinggi?
Bukittinggi is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Bukittinggi flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).
What currency do I need in Bukittinggi?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.